Ally Jarman is the Founder and Head Trainer of Paws & Progress. She holds professional accreditations with The Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT), The Canine Behaviour Training Society (TCBTS), and The Animal Behaviour and Training Council (ABTC).

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Before establishing Paws & Progress, Ally worked for several years as a Senior Coach at Dogs Trust, one of the UK's leading animal welfare charities. During her time there, she worked alongside an amazing team, and was honoured with a nomination for Charity Employee of the Year, recognising her dedication to supporting 1000s of dogs and their guardians through tailored training and behavioural support.

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Now running her own business since 2023, Ally brings this same wealth of experience to a diverse client base, working with dogs of all breeds, backgrounds, and behavioural needs. She also was thrilled to become an approved 'Pets As Therapy' assessor as of 2025 and loves helping clients achieve these goals. 

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On top of the above, Ally is Canine First Aid trained, has complete insurance through Protectivity, and was also recently selected as a 'Dog Trainer / Behaviourist of the Year' UK finalist for 2025 - an acknowledgment of her professionalism, knowledge, and compassionate approach.

 

At the core of Paws & Progress is a commitment to helping dogs and their humans build stronger relationships through calm, kind, and effective training.